Mossberg Shockwave, What Gauge, Worth Buying?

[MattMPA]

My next door neighbor liked my 20 guage Charles Daly so much, we went out and got him the .410. I've shot it and it is a sweet gun. Much more managable than even the 20 guage.

But, I enjoy shooting .410s in general and love hunting with my H&R Tamer .410.

Thanks for the thoughts. Don't know why I seem to a "need" a Shockwave...perhaps one day...

[Gunsnwater]

Thanks for the thoughts. Don't know why I seem to a "need" a Shockwave...perhaps one day...

Because they are 200 dollars off and LGB!

[Sandcut]

Thanks for the thoughts. Don't know why I seem to a "need" a Shockwave...perhaps one day...

Let me know if you ever make it up this way. Perhaps we can meet up and you can try my 20 and possibly my neighbor's .410, if he's around.

Because they are 200 dollars off and LGB!

They're Lesbian, Gay and Bi?

Don't TQ2++ people like them? That's odd. I was lead to believe it was all one demographic.

[MattMPA]

Because they are 200 dollars off and LGB!

I'm not sure where they're $200 off...and Let's Go Brandon?"

Thanks for the offer, Sandcut!

[solrac7]

I Just ordered a Black Aces Tactical bullpup (pump) for $299 from Palmetto State, the auto is only $50 more... I love my shockwave clone (with minishells and adapter) but this seems like its gonna be cool... will post after I get it.

[mmi]

i am holding out for the 10 ga or a 31/2 12ga .

[USMC3531]

i am holding out for the 10 ga or a 31/2 12ga .

I think you'll be waiting a long time.....

[knight0334]

i am holding out for the 10 ga or a 31/2 12ga .

Considering that every type of critter, including elephant, rhino, cap buffalo, and all big cats have been killed with 2.5" 12ga - is the 10ga or 3.5" 12ga needed?

Yes, all of those big dangerous critters were killed with 2.5" 12ga loaded with black powder in the 1800's.

[Sandcut]

Considering that everything type of critter, including elephant, rhino, cap buffalo, and all big cats have been killed with 2.5" 12ga - is the 10ga or 3.5" 12ga needed?

Yes, all of those big dangerous critters were killed with 2.5" 12ga loaded with black powder in the 1800's.

Yeah....

....but, it kills them deader.

[JohnSmith33]

I’m familiar with the TAC14, and I *love* it.

Then again to be fair, I’d love any gun that was mine.

My understanding is that the Remington has a smoother action compared to the mossberg, but having not handled a shockwave I can’t comment.

As with any gun you become better with practice- my 110lb wife loves shooting it as well. If you Have a pistol brace, you can wrap your arm over it rather than use it like a stock- is how she prefers.

Now, IANAL but reasons I love the tac14/shockwave “firearms”
-much easier to carry as a truck gun
-can have a 14” barrel.
-can merely buy a 18” barrel if you want to throw a proper stock on it, but couldn’t do the reverse with a “proper” shotgun.

Be wary of folding braces as ATF revised their rules and measure them folded rather than extended, so legally less than 26” folded gives you an AOW. That said a shotgun with an 18” barrel and folding stock I believe measures out to ~30” and gives higher shell count. Very minimal if you already have a shotty or move between states where they’re illegal (shockwaves…) and would want to stay legal at all times in all areas.

Buy whichever caliber you want- chances are if you love it you’re going to buy another anyways- they’ll all kill whatever you’re shooting at.

If you’re not terribly concerned about prices and already have one and want a 410, consider a Henry axe. Chambered in 410 but lever action although it’s going for about $1k